Digital Equipment VNswitch 900EF Installation And Configuration Manual

DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF Installation and Configuration

Part Number: EK-DVNEF-IN. C01

September 1997

This manual describes how to install and configure the VNswitch 900EF.

Revision/Update Information:

This is a revised document.

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This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide rea s onable protection against s uch radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules. VCCI Notice — Class 1 Computing Device: This equipment is in the 1st Class category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Cont rol Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at pr eventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas. Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers. Read th e in structions for correct handling. CE Notice — Class A Computing Device: Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domest ic environ ment, this pro duct may cause radi o inte rference , in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenma

verantwortlich ist.

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Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.

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Contents

Preface

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Conventions and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Terms Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Associated Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii

Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Documentation Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

How to Order Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

Safety

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

1 Product Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

What Is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Hot Swap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Configuration and Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

FDDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

VLAN Secure Domains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

2 Installing Modular Media Interface Cards

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Removing the Slot Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Removing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Module Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Back Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

How to Install the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Task 1: Compare the Power Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Task 2: Seat the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Task 4: Connect the UTP/ScTP Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Task 5: Connect the LDM Port Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Task 6: Connecting the ANSI Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables (DVNEF-MM Only) . . . . . 3-14

Task 7: Connect the OBR Cable (DVNEF-MM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

4 Installing the Setup Port Cable

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

In This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Setup Port Signaling Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Setup Port Device Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Connecting to the Setup Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

5 Configuring the Module in a DEChub ONE

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Using Menus to Configure the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

[1] Reset with Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

[2] Reset with Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

[3] Show Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

[4] Configure IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

[2] Set In-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

[3] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

[4] Set Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

[5] Go to Local Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

6 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

[9] Start Redirect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Using Menus to Configure the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

[1] Reset with Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

[2] Reset with Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

[3] Show Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

[4] Configure IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

[2] Set In-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

[3] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

[4] Set Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

[5] Go to Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

[10] Product-Specific Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

7 Removing the Module

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Removing the 10BaseT Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Removing the ANSI Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables

(DVNEF-MM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Unseating the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

A Problem Solving

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Normal Power-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

LED Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

Problem Solving Using LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5

B Connectors and Adapters

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Connectors and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

10BaseT Port (8-Pin MJ) Crossover Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

10BaseT Port (8-Pin MJ) Straight-Through Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Optical Bypass Relay Port (6-pin MJ) Connector (DVNEF-MM Version Only). . . . . . . . . B-4

ANSI Multimode Fiber-Optic Cable and Connector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Port Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

H8571-J Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

H8575-A Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

C Product Specifications

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

In This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Acoustical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Figures

2-1 Removing the Slot Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-2 Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2-3 Removing the Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

3-2 Back Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3-3 Sample Power Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3-4 Seating the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3-5 UTP/ScTP Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

3-6 LDM Port Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3-7 Connecting the ANSI Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

4-1 Setup Port Cabling Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

7-1 Removing the UTP/ScTP Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7-2 Removing the LDM Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7-3 Removing the ANSI Multimode Fiber-Optic Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7-4 Unseating the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

B-1 8-Pin MJ Crossover Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

B-2 8-Pin MJ Straight-Through Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

B-3 6-Pin MJ Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4

B-4 ANSI Multimode Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

B-5 ANSI Multimode Loopback Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5

B-6 Port Keying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6

B-7 H8571-J Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

B-8 H8575-A Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7

Tables

3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3-2 Back Panel Feature Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

A-1 Module LED States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

A-2 Problem Solving Using the Module LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A-3 Problem Solving Using the ModPMD LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

B-1 8-Pin MJ Crossover Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B-2 8-Pin MJ Straight-Through Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B-3 6-Pin MJ Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

B-4 ANSI Multimode Connector Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

C-1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

C-2 Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 C-3 Schallemissionswerte Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779

C-4 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

. . . . . . . . C-3

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Overview

Purpose of This Manual

This manual describes how to install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF module and install a Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Modular Media In terface (Mod-FDDI) card. It also provides problem solving, connector and adapter, and pin assignment information.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the VNswitch 900EF module.

Preface

Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Section Description

Chapter 1 Provides an overview of the VNswitch 900EF module and

Chapter 2 Provides instructions for installing the FDDI Mod ular Media

Chapter 3 Provides instructions for installing the VNswitch 900EF

Chapter 4 Provides instructions for connecting to the setup port on the

Chapter 5 Provides information on how to configure the VNswitch

Chapter 6 Provides information on how to configure the VNswitch

Chapter 7 Provides information on how to remove the module from the

Appendix A Provides installation-specific problem solving information

Appendix B Provides information about connectors, adapters, and pin

Appendix C Provides product specifications for the VNswitch 900EF

describes its features.

Interface cards into the module.

module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (formerly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch).

DEChub ONE docking station and the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 9 00 (formerly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch).

900EF in a DEChub ONE docking station.

900EF module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (formerly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch).

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (formerly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch).

using the LEDs.

assignments for the VNswitch 900EF.

module.

Convention s an d Te rm s

Overview

This manual uses the following conventions:

Convention Description

NOTE Contains information of special interest.

Conventions and Terms

Special Type

Boldface

<Return> Indicates that you should press the Return key.

Terms Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following terms:

Term Definition

10BaseT 10 Mb/s 802.3 Ethernet over standard unshielded twisted-

Ethernet The DIGITAL term for its product compatibility with ISO

FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface, a set of industry standards

Mod-FDDI FDDI Modular Media Interface, front-insertable, hot-

ModPMD Modular Physical Media-Dependent interface.

Indicates system output in examples. Indicates user input in examples.

pair cable.

8802-3/ANSI/IEEE 802.3 standards and the Ethernet standards for CSMA/CD local area networks (LANs).

for high-speed, fiber-optic ring, local area networks.

swappable, single-slot option interface cards.

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol, an industry-

standard protocol for network management.

UTP Unshielded twisted-pair cable with no metal shielding

around the conductors.

Associated Documents

The following documents pr ovide informat ion relat ing to the modul e. To order any of the following documents, refer to the directions in How to Order Additional Documentation.

Title and Order Number Description

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Owner’s Manual

EK-DH2MS-OM

DEChub ONE Installation

EK-DEHU2-IN

DEChub ONE-MX Installation

EK-DEF1H-IN

clearVISN Installation Provides pre- and post-installation

clearVISN Overview Provides an overview of the clearVISN

clearVISN User’s Guide Provides information for starting and

Provides installation, use, security, and troubleshooting information for the

DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900. Provides installation and operation

guidelines for standalone module configuration in a DEChub ONE docking station, including mounting options and cabling.

Provides installation and operation guidelines for standalone module configuration a DEChub ONE-MX docking station, including mounting options and cabling.

information, as well as actual installation procedures for each application.

software, an explanation of each application, and descriptions of all concepts necessary to understand and use the application efficiently.

configuring each application, and general use information.

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VNswitch 900 S eries T echnical Overview

VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management

Provides a technical overview of the VNswitch 900 family of high-density switching products.

Describes how to configure, monitor, and manage a VNswitch 900 series module.

Title and Order Number Description

Associated Documents

OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide

EC-G2570-42

Provides information to help plan and install networking systems based on the DIGITAL OPEN DECconnect System and networking products.

Event Logging System Messages Guide

Bridge and Extended LAN Reference

EK-DEBAM-HR

Describes messages logged by the Event Logging System.

Describes how bridges are used to create extended local area networks (LANs). The descriptions include the use of bridges in extended LAN configurations, information on LAN interconnections, overall bridge operation, spanning tree, bridge management, and solving bridge-related problems in a network.

FDDI Modular Media Interface Cards Installation

EK-FDDIM-IM

1. The title of this manua l re fle cts the product name chan ge from DEChub 900 MultiSwitc h to DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900.

Explains how to install and verify the operation of the FDDI modular media interface cards.

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Correspondence

Documentation Comments

If you have comments o r su gg est ions about this document, send t hem t o th e Ne two rk Products Business Organization.

Attn: Documentation Project Manager FAX: (978) 486-6093 E-MAIL: doc_feedback@lkg.mts.dec.com

Online Services

To locate product-specific information, refer to the following online services:

BBS

WWW

T o read the Bulletin Board System, set your modem to 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and dial 978-486-5777 (U.S.).

The Digital Equipment Corporation Network Products Business Home Page on the World Wide Web is at the following addresses:

North America: Europe: Australia: Japan:

http://www.networks.digital.com http://www.networks.europe.digital.com http://www.networks.digital.com.au http://www.dec-j.co.jp/ic/network

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How to Order Additional Documentation

How to Order Additional Documenta tion

To order additional documentation, use the following information:

To Order: Contact:

By Telephone Continental U.S.A.: 1-800-DIGITAL (1-800-344-4825)

Canada: 1-800-267-6215 Alaska, New Hampshire, and Hawaii: 1-603-884-6660

Electronically (U.S.A. only)

By Mail (U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

By Mail (Canada)

Internationally DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

Internally U.S. Software Supply Business (SSB)

Dial 1-800-DEC-DEMO (For assistance, call 1-800-DIGITAL)

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION P.O. Box CS2008 Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 (Place prepaid orders from Puerto Rico with the local DIGITAL subsidiary: 809-754-7575)

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION LTD. 940 Belfast Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4C2 Attn: A&SG Business Manager

A&SG Business Manager c/o local DIGITAL subsidiary or approved distributor

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 8 Cotton Road Nashua, New Hampshire 03063

Overview

Safety

The cautions that must be observed for the hardware described in this manual are listed in this section in English, German, French, and Spanish. Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows:.

WARNING Contains information to prevent personal injury. CAUTION Contains information to prevent damage to

equipment.

VORSICHT Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden mü ssen

um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren.

ACHTUNG Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden mü ssen

um die Gerate vor Schaden zu bewahren

DANGER Signale les informations destinées à prévenir les

accidents corporels.

ATTENTION Signale les informations destinées à prévenir la

détérioration du matériel.

AVI SO Contiene información para evitar daños personales. PRECAUCIÓN Contiene información para evitar daños al equipo.

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Precautions

WARNING Some fiber-optic equipment can emit laser or infrared

light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume the cable is connected to a light source.

VORSICHT Bestimmte Lichtleitergeräte können für die Augen

gefährliches Laser- oder Infrarotlicht abstrahlen. Vermeiden Sie es daher unter allen Umständen, dire kt in ein Lichtleiterkabel oder einen Lichtleiteranschluß zu schauen. Gehen Sie immer davon aus, daß Lichtleiterkabel mit einer Lichtquelle verbunden sind.

DANGER Certains équipements à fibre optique p euvent émettre un

rayonnement laser ou in fra-rouge pouvant provoqu er des troubles oculaires. Ne regardez jamais à l'intérieur d'une fibre optique ou d'un port de connecteur. Considérez qu e le câble est connecté en permanence à une source lumineuse.

AVISO Ciertos equipos de fibras ópticas pu eden emitir luz

lasérica o infrarroja con riesgos de lesiones en los ojos. No se debe nunca mirar en una fibra ó pti ca o un a puer t a de conexión. Siempre hay que suponer que el cable está conectado a una fuente luminosa.

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WARNING To prevent personal injury or equipmen t damage, do

not insert telecommunications cabling into the

Optical Bypass Relay connector.

VORSICHT Um Personen oder Geräteschäden zu vermeiden,

dürfen Sie das Telefonkabel Auf Keinen Fall am Anschluß des optischen By pass-Relais anschließen.

DANGER Pour éviter tout risque d'accident corporel ou de

dommage matériel, Ne Branchez Pas de câble de télécommunication sur le connecteur de relais sélectif optique.

AVISO Para evitar daños personales o al equipo, No se debe

introducir cableado de telecomunicaciones en el conector óptico de relés de derivación.

Precautions

CAUTION Static electricity can damage modules and electronic

components. DIGITAL recommends using a grounded antistatic wrist strap and a grounded work surface when handling any modules.

ACHTUNG Module und elektronische Komponenten können durch

elektrostatische Entl adungen beschädigt werden. Benutzen Sie immer eine antistatische Gelenkmanschette und eine geerdete Arbeitsunterlage, wenn Sie am offenen Gerät arbeiten.

ATTENTION Les charges excessives d'électricité statique peuvent

endommager les modules et les composants électroniques. DIGITAL conseille l'utilisation d'un bracelet de masse et d'un plan de travail mis à la terre lors de la manipulation des modules.

PRECAUCION La electricidad estática puede dañar los componentes

electrónicos y los módulos. DIGITAL recomienda que se utilicen cintas de pasadores y superficies de trabajo conectadas a tierra al trabajar con cualquier módulo.

CAUTION This action deletes all configu red settings and

replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost.

ACHTUNG Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle

Konfigurationseinstellungen gelöscht und die Werkseinstellungen wieder eingesetzt. Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren.

ATTENTION Cette action supprime tous les paramètres de

configuration et les remplace par des valeurs prédéfinies. Tous les paramètres de configuration seront perdus.

PRECAUCIÓN Esta intervención borrará todos los parámetros de

configuración y los sustituirá por valores por defecto definidos de fábrica. Se perderán todos los parámetros de configuración.

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Overview

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF module. For further technical information on the VNswitch 900EF, refer to VNswitch 900

Series Technical Overview and VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management.

In This Chapter

This chapter consists of the following topics:

Topic Page

What Is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF? 1-2

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Features 1-4

Product Introduction 1-1

What Is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF?

The VNswitch 900EF (also referred to in this manual as the module) is a highthroughput, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) manageable, multiport network switch for linking Ethernet LANs with other Ethernet LANs or a Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) backbone. It provides switching for up to 12 Ethernet LANs and one high-speed FDDI network.

The module is available in two versions: DVNEF-MM and DVNEF-MX.

•

The MM version provides factory-inst alled ANSI MIC connectors for FDDI over Multimode Fiber (MMF). The MM version also includes an FDDI optical bypass relay (OBR) port to provide temporary optical bypass around the module in the case of a power outage.

•

The MX version provides optional modular media interface (Mod-FDDI) cards that offer either MMF on SC-type connectors, Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) on SCtype connectors, or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) con nectors.

Both modules provide 12 10BaseT Ethernet switched ports on the front panel. The module is auto-configured to connect to the 400 Mb/s VNbus if the DIGITAL

MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager (for merly DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager) has autoconnect enabled. The VNbus provides interoperability across the MultiSwitch 900 backplane with other VNswitch modules while maintaining front

panel connectivity. Additionally, each of the module’s ports (including the FDDI port) can be individually redirected to a MultiSwitch 900 backplane LAN segment.

The module includes a large address table (approximately 8000 entries) and is fully IEEE 802.1d standards-compliant, ensuring the high perf ormance and packet integrity that are required in large switched networks.

The VNswitch 900EF module also offers nonvolatile flash memory for easy, nondisruptive upgrades of the device firmware using Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) load protocol. This eliminates the need to replace or upgrade hardware in the future, and avoids the associated costs and disruption to network users.

You can configure the module into the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (also referred to in this manual as the MultiSwitch 9 00) or as a standalone unit into a DEChub ONE or DEChub ONE-MX docking station (see the DEChub ONE Installation or DEChub ONE-MX Install ation manual). The module is fully interoperable with other modules (including MultiSwitch 900 and DEChub 90 modules) when installed into a MultiSwitch 900.

1-2 Product Introduction

What Is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF?

With clearVISN management, the FDDI PHY ports can also be individually switched to a MultiSwitch 900 backplane LAN. Also, Ethernet port 12 can be redirected to the MultiSwitch 900 backplane LAN segment or to other backplane LANs.

When the VNswitch 900EF module is connected to a DEChub ONE docking station,

a user can configure either the DEChub ONE AUI port or the module’s front panel port 11 as an active Ethernet interface.

Product Introduction 1-3

Features

The following sections describe the features of the VNswitch 900EF switch. For further information, refer to the VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview.

Hot Swap

The DVNEF-MX module supports the hot-swap feature. With hot-swapping capabilities, you can perform the following functions without turning off the power.

•

Install or remove the module from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900.

•

Install or remove the Mod-FDDI cards.

Configuration and Management

The following configuration and management options are available:

•

Auto-configuring at power- up.

•

Support for up to 256 internal addresses for management and other purposes.

•

Manageable via SNMP or Command Line Interface (CLI) management via Telnet, an attached terminal device, or both.

•

Upgradeable device firmware (in nonvolatile flash memory) using TFTP with clearVISN Flash Loader or in the DEChub One docking station through the setup port with any TFTP server.

•

Built-in SNMP management agent. It supports a comp rehensive graphical user interface (GUI), using the DIGITAL clearVISN MultiChassis Manager, that is identical for both in-band and out-of-band management.

•

Support for approximately 8000 network addr ess es.

•

Support for a Load/Dump/Management (LDM) port that allow s do wnline loads and upline dumps of operational images.

• User-configured rate limiting for broadcast and multicast packets by address and

specified protocol.

• Supports backplane LANs by allo wing all 10BaseT por ts and th e FDDI po rt to be

individually directed (through management software, such as the clearVISN MultiChasis Manager) to the MultiSwitch 900 backplane.

• May be used with other VNswitch 900 modules to create various configurations

involving Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM by connecting over the 400 Mb/s VNbus.

1-4 Product Introduction

Bridging

FDDI

The following bridging features and options are available:

•

High-speed, local traffic filtering and forwarding

•

Full line-rate bridge forwarding − up to 750,000 packets-per-second per module

•

Spanning tree loop detection protocol, IEEE 802.1d compliant

•

Support for multiple spanning trees with the ability to turn off the spanning tree algorithm on an individual port

The following FDDI features are available:

•

Full-duplex FDDI.

•

Provides translation between FDDI and 802.3 Ethernet frame formats for direct transparent connections, translation of AppleTalk 1 and 2 AARP packets, and handling of Novell IPX raw 802.3 packets.

•

Supports operation in either an FDDI tree or dual ring configuration.

— FDDI port A/M can be switched to emulate an M port of a concentrator. Th is

action causes FDDI port B/S to automatically switch to emulate an S port.

Features

— Allows attachment to concentrators by allowing both FDDI ports to be

directed to the MultiSwitch 900 backplane.

Product Introduction 1-5

Features

Ethernet

SNMP

The following Ethernet features are available:

•

Twelve 10BaseT Ethernet switched ports on the front panel that can b e redirected to a MultiSwitch 900 backplane LAN through clearVISN Mu ltiChassis Manager.

•

When the module is installed into a DEChub ONE or DEChub ONE-MX docking

station (DEHUA or DEF1H), a user can assign the module’s front panel port 11 to the DEChub ONE docking station’s AUI port.

•

Half- and full-duplex Ethernet operation over all ports.

The VNswitch 900EF has a built-in SNMP agent and manageability using any generic SNMP management application that supports the MIBs listed below:

— MIB II (RFC 1213) — Interfaces Group of MIB II (RFC 1573) — Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) — Draft of IETF 802.3 MAU MIB — DEC VLAN V1 MIB — DIGITAL/Proteon Comet MIB — DEChub 900 Public Common MIB — DEChub Internal Common MIB — DIGITAL Extended LAN MIB — Ethernet (RFC 1643) — FDDI (RFC 1512)

• SNMP support for GETs and for the following standard traps, along with many

proprietary traps: —coldStart

—warmStart — linkUp — linkDown

1-6 Product Introduction

VLAN Secure Domains

The VLAN secure domains (VSD) support has the following features:

•

Ability to group ports into VS Ds.

•

Ability to join VSDs in different VNswitch modules acro ss the VNbus.

•

Support of port groups within a MultiSwitch 900 to create larger distributed multicast domains.

•

Support as many as 63 port-based VSDs across each VNbus.

•

Support for independ ent spanning trees per module (one s pann ing t ree per VSD).

For further information on VLANs, refer to the clearVISN User’s Guide and the clearVISN Overview.

Features

Product Introduction 1-7

Chapter 2

Installing Modular Media Interface Cards

Overview

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install FDDI Modular Media Interface (Mod-FDDI) cards into the MX version of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF modu le.

For detailed information on the available cards, refer to the FDDI Modular Media Interface Cards Installation manual.

In This Chapter

Topic Page

Installation Preparation 2-2 Removing the Slot Cover 2-3 Installing the Card 2-4 Removing the Card 2-6

Installing Modular Media Interface Cards 2-1

Installation Preparation

Installation Prep ar at ion

To prepare to install the card into the host module, complete the followin g s teps:

Step Action 1

Required Tools

Digital Equipment Corporation recommends the use of, but does not supply, the following tools to install the cards:

•

Remove the contents from the box and be sure to keep all original packing materials. The card comes packed in protective antistatic material. You should not remove the card from the material until you are ready to install the card.

Check the shipment for damage and missing parts. In case of damaged or missing parts, contact your delivery agent and your DIGITAL sales representative.

Make sure you have the proper Modular Media Interface (MMI) card for your module. ATM modPHY, Fast Ethernet MM-100, and Mod-FDDI cards are not interchangeable.

Check the VNswitch 900 Series release notes shipped with the module for important information not included in th is manual.

Phillips-head screwdriver Antistatic grounding strap and grounded work surface

CAUTION

Static electricity can damage modules and electronic components. DIGITAL recommends using a grounded antistatic wrist strap and a grounded work surface when handling any modules.

2-2 Installing Modular Media Inter face Cards

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Digital Equipment VNswitch 900EF Installation And Configuration Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Purpose of This Manual

Intended Audience

Preface

Organization

Convention s an d Te rm s

Overview

Terms Used in This Manual

Associated Documents

Correspondence

Documentation Comments

Online Services

How to Order Additional Documentation

Overview

Safety

Precautions

Overview

Introduction

In This Chapter

Product Introduction

What Is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900EF?

Features

Hot Swap

Configuration and Management

Bridging

FDDI

Ethernet

SNMP

VLAN Secure Domains

Installing Modular Media Interface Cards

Overview

Introduction

In This Chapter

Installation Preparation

Required Tools